For the next 10 days, I will be underground, off the grid, into the wild. I am attending a 10 day silent Vipassana meditation retreat. The code of discipline states that we cannot bring cell phones, computers, books, or journals to the retreat, so I guess I won’t see you guys until October 20th. 
I do, however, have some surprises for you. Two amazing bloggers have offered to guest blog on EverydayGurus. I’m asking you to show them the same appreciation, gratitude, and love you share on this blog every week.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to partake in the discussion, but I will respond to all comments when I return. {{{hugs}}} to all. Kozo
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I’m not sure if you remember me I was the blogger who couldn’t copy & paste your mantra “Bloggers for peace” well I’ve come a long way needless to say I did succeed.
Hope your retreat is fulfilling in body and mind also interesting title “run silent;run deep” good movie.
Looking forward to your guest bloggers!
Of course I remember you, Sevilleestatesflyer. Thank you for the kind wishes. The retreat was amazing. I’m publishing a video about it. Thanks for dropping by and saying hi. You might be one of the only people who recognized the title. 🙂 {{{Hugs}}} Kozo
Kozo, I have been on two of these retreats, one in BC, and the other in Washington (a bit south of Olympia I think it was) – both experiences *amazing*. You will love it I’m sure. Sink deep.
((((hugs))))
Alison
xoxox
Sink deep is right, Alison. I can’t wait to share with you the experience I had. Somehow I knew we were connected in a Vipassionate way. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Can’t wait to read about your experience. Enjoy!
I think I made up for all the all my missed Collective Prayer Sundays in the last 10 days, Leigh. I can’t wait to share with you the experience I had. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Yea! Can’t wait to hear about it!
EAT UP
Food was delicious–both the vegetarian cuisine and the mental manna. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
I wish you a wonderful time at your retreat!
Thank you so much, Liz. It was the most intense 10 days of my life. {{{hugs}}} kozo
Blessings. Will be waiting to hear about the experience.
Peace ♡
Love is coming your way, Laurie. I had an experience that I think you will enjoy hearing about. Trying to put the video on youtube right now. {{{hugs}}} kozo
No journal?! I’d be so worried about losing all my insights… but then, I’m sure that’s why they do it. To have you really focus on being in the moment and stashing those truths away internally.
Best of luck – hope it’s magnificent.
You hit the nail right on the head, Jennie. They want you to stay in the moment and lead ego fade. Journaling puts us in the past or the future and increases ego since we use “I” so much. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Have a good off-grid “vacation”, Kozo, one filled with peace and serenity. I am looking forward to reading your guest bloggers and reading all about your retreat when you return. {{{hugs}}} Niko
Thanks, Niko. You kind of live the life of a retreat. The forest and the sunrises and moonshines were amazing at the retreat. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time away from the distractions of cell phones and computers!
Thanks for holding down the fort while I was gone, Matticus. I can’t wait to head over to your post and comment. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Enjoy the awakening silence : – )
Such an accurate way to put it, M. Awakening Silence. should be the title of a book. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
take our spirits with you Kozo – this is a wonderful blessing. peace and ☼hugs
Saw God, Sunshine. Can’t wait to tell you about it. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
so exciting 🙂
Wishing you much peace and looking forward to get to know/read the mystery guest bloggers coming here 🙂
Hope you enjoyed Matticus and Rara, Anyes. I’ll be by for a visit soon. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Enjoy being unplugged.. have a blessed time on your retreat! Namaste.
Thank you so much, Iona.Stay tuned for a video about the retreat experience. {{hugs}}} Kozo
Best wishes.
Thanks, Meredith.
Wow, that sounds awesome! I can’t wait to hear about your experiences during the silent retreat 🙂
Have fun Kozo, hugs!
Rohan.
Thanks, Rohan. I made an extra long video about it. Tell me what you think when I publish. No rush. It might take you a few years to get to the end of the video. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Technology has given us many comforts – mental peace, not necessarily! While its great to be in constant touch with loved ones, sometimes, being disconnected is just what is needed. I remember the two times I was without a phone/network connection. Coincidentally, I was in the mountains – different parts of Himalayas – both times, and quite literally, it was a heavenly experience. I hope you too enjoy your time being disconnected with the outside world, and connecting with your own.
Would love to hear about the time in the Himalayas, Kasturika. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
I love Vipassana. I was lucky enough to do one in Nepal, and then serve in Nepal, so I was at the meditation center nearly a month. It was so fabulous! Hope you enjoyed it! Did you have to get up at 4am?
Yep, 4am. Funny that you mention Nepal, because one of the guys I was meditating with was from Nepal. He had done over 10 vipassana courses. Would love to hear about your experience some time. Post a link if you already wrote about it.
I have a video coming about my experience soon. {{{hugs}}} Kozo